Death Ride 69
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founder | Linda LeSabre, Don Diego |
| Defunct | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Key people | Linda LeSabre, Don Diego, Mark Blasquez, Ethan Port, Wrex Mock, Dave Haas, Buc Bono |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/DeathRide69/ |
Death Ride 69 was a Los Angeles-based American band known for its contributions to the deathrock genre, fronted by Linda LeSabre (also known as Beatmistress). The initial lineup consisted of vocalist LeSabre alongside guitarist Don Diego, with additional involvement from musicians such as Mark Blasquez, Ethan Port, Wrex Mock, Dave Haas, and Buc Bono. Their discography includes two studio albums: the 1988 self-titled Death Ride 69, produced by Scott Arundale, and Screaming Down the Gravity Well released in 1996.
History
Established in late 1987 in Los Angeles by Linda LeSabre, who handled bass and drums, together with Don Diego, the group later brought in guitarist Wrex Mock to complete the lineup for their debut album released in 1988. This album incorporated selections from their earlier Elvis Christ EP. Subsequently, LeSabre reassembled Death Ride 69 as a three-member ensemble featuring Ethan Port (previously with Savage Republic) and Buc Bono, culminating in the release of the Red Sea EP in 1989.
Following a period of inactivity during the early 1990s, LeSabre revived the band as a duo with Mark Blasquez. Under the label Fifth Colvmn Records, they delivered their sophomore full-length effort, Screaming Down the Gravity Well, in 1996. This release garnered acclaim for its powerful guitar arrangements and LeSabre's authoritative vocal performance, solidifying the band's reputation as an underrated force within their genre.
Discography
Studio albums
- Death Ride 69 (Little Sister Records, 1988)
- Screaming Down the Gravity Well (Fifth Colvmn Records, 1996)
EPs
- Elvis Christ (Little Sister Records, 1988)
- Red Sea (Little Sister Records, 1989)
External links
- Facebook: Death Ride 69
- Discogs artist profile
- MusicBrainz artist profile